The Complainant submits this complaint to the Court and states that there is probable cause to believeDefendant committed the following offense(s): COUNT ICharge: Criminal NeglectMinnesota Statute: 609.233.1a(1), with reference to: 609.233.3(1)Maximum Sentence: 10 years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or bothOffense Level: FelonyOffense Date (on or about): 01/24/2019Control #(ICR#): 19000635Charge Description: On or about January 24, 2019, in Brown County, the Defendant, Duane ArdenJohnson, was a caregiver of a vulnerable adult and deprived the vulnerable adult of necessary food,clothing, shelter, health care or supervision, when the Defendant was reasonably able to make thenecessary provisions and the Defendant's conduct resulted in great bodily harm to the vulnerable adult. COUNT IICharge: Receiving Stolen PropertyMinnesota Statute: 609.53.1, with reference to: 609.52.3(1)Maximum Sentence: 20 years in prison, a $100,000 fine, or bothOffense Level: FelonyOffense Date (on or about): 01/24/2019Control #(ICR#): 19000635Charge Description: On or about January 24, 2019, in Brown County, the Defendant, Duane ArdenJohnson, received, possessed, transferred, bought or concealed any stolen property, knowing or havingreason to know that the property was stolen and the property was a firearm.

1 08-CR-19-89 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE 1/25/2019

Your Complainant is a licensed peace officer employed by the Brown County Sheriff's Office. In this capacity, your Complainant believes the following to be true and correct.

On January 24, 2019, at 11:44 a.m., Brown County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Fairbairn received radio traffic from Brown County Dispatch of a deceased person at 18151 Sperl Ave, Searles, in Brown County, Minnesota. Deputy Fairbairn proceeded to that location along with several officers from the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, New Ulm Police Department and BLRR Drug Task Force.

Upon arriving at the location, Deputy Fairbairn immediately noticed the front screen door of the residence had the words “Death Parde God Hell” in red spray paint. An individual, identified as the Defendant, Duane Arden Johnson (DOB: 03/16/1960) swung open the screen door and appeared to be naked. The Defendant, yelled, “My wife is dead upstairs.” The deputy asked Defendant why he wasn’t wearing clothes and Defendant replied, “I need to wash this stuff off of me.” The Defendant then turned around and ran back into the house.

Deputy Fairbairn approached and called out, at which time the Defendant yelled, “I’m in the bathtub so you have to come in here.” The Defendant was located in the bathtub in the bathroom on the main floor. While waiting for back up, the Defendant stated that his wife was “shaking so violently” and he “couldn’t stand seeing her flop around anymore.” When asked why he didn’t call an ambulance for his wife, he stated because the last time she was taken to the New Ulm Medical Center, “them mother fuckers revived her” and “them mother Fuckers in New Ulm made my life shit.” Defendant went on to inform the deputy that he had to take a bath with soap and bleach to get rid of the little white and black “things” coming from his skin. The deputy did not notice white or black excretions coming from Defendant’s skin.

Upon the arrival of other officers, the body of Debra Lynn Johnson, (DOB: 06/01/1949), was located at the top of a narrow stairway. Her body was wrapped tightly in a gray bed sheet from head to toe and fasted with what appeared to be a belt. The Defendant was asked if that was his wife, Debra, upstairs wrapped in the bed sheet, and he replied, “Yeah.” He was asked why he wrapped her in the bed sheet and he replied, “I prepared the dead like the bible told me to do.” The Defendant then stated that he was following the ways of the Old Testament by “cleaning her, making her beautiful and wrapping her in linen.” Officers had checked for vitals and did not detect a pulse, and noted some onset of rigor mortis in the arms. However, officers noted her body appeared to be warm to the touch.

Deputy Fairbairn asked the Defendant about the paint on the front door. The Defendant stated that he had promised to take care of Debra Johnson and that she had been “flopping” around for two days and that she could not eat or drink. He stated that he had been holding her tight to keep her from hurting herself on the floor. He indicated that Debra Johnson had been in a nursing home and that she begged him to get her out because she wanted to die at home. The Defendant stated that Debra Johnson couldn’t sleep because she was shaking so bad. He reported that he couldn’t stand to see her suffer anymore and that he had promised her a party. He said he didn’t want her to hear him crying so he turned up the music real loud and that they had been “rocking out” for three days. The Defendant then stated that Debra Johnson did not want him to call 911 as she did not want to be in pain anymore. Defendant stated that he didn’t mind taking care of Debra Johnson but that he couldn’t stand to see her suffer anymore.

During the interview the Defendant said, “I’m an idiot, I’m a moron, I don’t need…I can’t lie because I’m too stupid to plan ahead and lie.” The Defendant then stated “I tell the truth and no one believes what I say when I tell the truth.” He stated he had a “death party” for his wife, Debora, because that’s what she requested. He said the “death party” started about 5 days ago and consisted of him playing rock music, especially 2 08-CR-19-89 Filed in District Court State of Minnesotatheir favorite song by Quiot Riot “Metal Health” really loud while holding her in their bed in the event she 1/25/2019happened to shake or convulse. He stated he would randomly go outside to get snow to give to DeboraJohnson as the equivalent to the ice chips people receive while at a hospital. He said he would also godownstairs from time to time and turn the music up even louder so she wouldn’t hear or see him cry.Defendant stated he thought his wife passed away around 8:00 a.m. that morning. Upon asking him againwhy he didn’t call the sheriff’s office immediately upon his wife passing away, his response was differentthan the previous time he answered. This time he stated, “I wanted to make sure she was dead.” He statedthat his wife wanted to die and she even went as far as to disable the phones in the residence to avoid himfrom calling an ambulance.

The Defendant referenced the Old Testament often and stated he didn’t assist his wife in her death and thathe only wanted her to be comfortable. He stated he was in less pain now that his wife had died becauseGod had given him mercy and relieved some of his pain.

During the investigation, officers contacted the New Ulm Medical Center for information regarding DebraJohnson’s medical conditions. Officers were informed that Debra Johnson had two previous cardiacarrests, issues with high blood pressure, and diabetes. Officers learned that Debra Johnson had been tothe NUMC about one week ago, and that it was noted that her diabetes was not under control, her vitalswere OK, and that she was taking some prescription medication for a mental illness. Officers furtherlearned that Debra had Affective Disorder, and was hospitalized once for manic symptoms. She had beenprescribed anti-psychotic medication and in September of 2018 Licensed Social Worker Chelsie Polzinwas involved in setting up care for Deborah Johnson at Meeker Manor Transitional Care. However, theDefendant removed her from that care contrary to medical advice.

Later on January 24, 2019, BCA Special Agent Michael Anderson conducted recorded interviews with theDefendant at the Brown County Law Enforcement Center. The Defendant confirmed that he and DebraJohnson are married and that they live together in the residence in Searles, MN. He stated that he andDebra Johnson are the only two people who reside at the residence.

The Defendant stated that his wife has diabetes and that she is on an insulin pump. He stated that his wifehad told him she did not want to go back to a hospital or a nursing home and that she did not want him toget her medical aid if something happened to her. He stated that Debra’s insulin pump had continued to fallout and that he was monitoring her insulin and giving her insulin directly related to managing her diabetes.Officers were informed by medical professionals that improper injection of insulin could result in a medicalemergency.

The Defendant described that his wife’s health had been deteriorating in recent days and that she had quitdrinking fluids approximately 2 days ago. He further stated that he had put some snow in her mouth to wether mouth so she wouldn’t have a dry mouth. He stated that Debra had been shaking or trembling in thedays leading up to her death. He stated that he was trying to help his wife pass peacefully into death.

The Defendant reported that Debra had wanted him to have sex with her before she died so heaccommodated that request. He indicated that he and Debra had penile/vaginal intercourse in theresidence and that after they were finished she was no longer trembling and was more at peace. He statedthat his wife couldn’t speak when they had intercourse but that her body had told him that she was enjoyingit and that afterwards she was peaceful. SA Anderson asked how long after they had sexual intercourseuntil Debra passed away and Defendant indicated that it was about 1 1/2 hours. He reported again thatafter Debra passed away, he washed her with a wash cloth and wrapped her in a sheet as per the OldTestament.

Defendant stated that he fulfilled his promise to his wife that he would not let her die in a nursing home. He 3 08-CR-19-89 Filed in District Court State of Minnesotaalso stated that he had been using methamphetamine for several days and that he had also given some 1/25/2019methamphetamine to his wife approximately 2 1/2 days ago. He indicated that his wife had smoked themethamphetamine and that she wanted to “party” before her death. Defendant indicated that he thought hiswife may have passed away around 8:30 a.m. that morning. Defendant reported that Debra is on numerousprescription medications, but that she had not been taking them for a few days since she had quit eatingand drinking.

The Defendant again indicated that his wife had “disabled” the telephones so that he could not call 911.However, during an examination of the residence, it did not appear that the telephones were inoperable.

During a subsequent interview with Investigator Jeremy Reed, the Defendant admitted that he was inpossession of at least 47 guns at the residence, many of which were stolen. During a search of theresidence officers located the following items:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 609.49, intentional failure to appear for duly scheduledcourt appearances may result in additional criminal charges, and in addition to any arrest warrant that mayotherwise be issued by the Court.

5 08-CR-19-89 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota SIGNATURES AND APPROVALS 1/25/2019

Complainant requests that Defendant, subject to bail or conditions of release, be:(1) arrested or that other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendant's appearance in court; or(2) detained, if already in custody, pending further proceedings; and that said Defendant otherwisebe dealt with according to law.Complainant declares under penalty of perjury that everything stated in this document is true andcorrect. Minn. Stat. § 358.116; Minn. R. Crim. P. 2.01, subds. 1, 2.

Prosecuting Attorney Charles W. Hanson Electronically Signed:

6 08-CR-19-89 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE 1/25/2019From the above sworn facts, and any supporting affidavits or supplemental sworn testimony, I, the Issuing Officer, havedetermined that probable cause exists to support, subject to bail or conditions of release where applicable, Defendant’s arrestor other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendant’s appearance in court, or Defendant’s detention, if already in custody,pending further proceedings. Defendant is therefore charged with the above-stated offense(s).

SUMMONS THEREFORE YOU, THE DEFENDANT, ARE SUMMONED to appear on ________ ___, _____ at _____ AM/PM before the above-named court at 14 S State St, New Ulm, MN 56073-0248 to answer this complaint.

IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR in response to this SUMMONS, a WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST shall be issued.

WARRANTTo the Sheriff of the above-named county; or other person authorized to execute this warrant: I order, in the name of the Stateof Minnesota, that the Defendant be apprehended and arrested without delay and brought promptly before the court (if insession), and if not, before a Judge or Judicial Officer of such court without unnecessary delay, and in any event not later than36 hours after the arrest or as soon as such Judge or Judicial Officer is available to be dealt with according to law.

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X ORDER OF DETENTIONSince the Defendant is already in custody, I order, subject to bail or conditions of release, that the Defendant continue to bedetained pending further proceedings.

Bail: $Conditions of Release:

This complaint, duly subscribed and sworn to or signed under penalty of perjury, is issued by the undersigned Judicial Officeras of the following date: January 25, 2019.

Sworn testimony has been given before the Judicial Officer by the following witnesses:

COUNTY OF BROWN STATE OF MINNESOTA

State of Minnesota Plaintiff LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RETURN OF SERVICE I hereby Certify and Return that I have served a copy of this Order of vs. Detention upon the Defendant herein named. Signature of Authorized Service Agent: Duane Arden Johnson Defendant

7 08-CR-19-89 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota DEFENDANT FACT SHEET 1/25/2019